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← HistoryWhich outcome reduces estimation time during triangulation when Euclidean transformations are simplified with Al-Khwarizmi's algebraic techniques during celestial positioning using planar astrolabes?
A)Fewer calculation steps✓
B)Increased instrument precision
C)Greater observation accuracy
D)Reduced atmospheric distortion
💡 Explanation
Fewer calculation steps occur because the algebraic techniques allowed simplification of complex equations used for coordinate transformations, enabling a more rapid geometric solution using modular arithmetic on astrolabes and spherical coordinates, rather than brute-force trigonometric calculations.
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